Information about #996972 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #996972 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(153, 105, 114) (60% red, 41.2% green, 44.7% blue), or CMYK 0 / 19 / 15 / 40 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #996972 reads as a calm, restrained red and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Designers typically reach for tones like this for balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Quarter Lumberjack (#96706B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Reddish Grey (#997570) and Copper Rose (#996666).

In RGB terms — rgb(153, 105, 114) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, black text reaches a 4.6:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); white stays at 4.5:1. No one has named #996972 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#996972 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#996972 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#996972 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#996972 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#996972 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#996972 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes
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Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme
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Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme
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Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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Nearest named colors to #996972

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Quarter Lumberjack color link
Quarter Lumberjack

#96706B

Reddish Grey color link
Reddish Grey

#997570

Copper Rose color link
Copper Rose

#996666

Rose Dust color link
Rose Dust

#9E5E6F

Mauve Taupe color link
Mauve Taupe

#915F6D

Kubrick color link
Kubrick

#8E7471

Strikemaster color link
Strikemaster

#946A81

Aiyana color link
Aiyana

#A86272

Bazaar color link
Bazaar

#98777B

Bona Fide color link
Bona Fide

#97777B

Promise color link
Promise

#936962

Summer Library 19330 color link
Summer Library 19330

#9A7565

#996972 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#996972
  • RGB153, 105, 114
  • CMYK0, 19, 15, 40
  • HSL349°, 19%, 51%
  • HSL Precise348.75°, 19.048%, 50.588%
  • HSV349°, 31%, 60%
  • HSB349°, 31%, 60%
  • HEX ID996972
  • DECIMAL ID10054002
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB60%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB41.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB44.7%
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